Weekly Hours: 35

Weekly Salary:  Based on year of study – starting from $852.22 (T4) plus superannuation

Orange City Council is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cadet Environmental Scientist to join our Water and Sewer team. 

As a Cadet Environmental Scientist your role will be to assist in the delivery of services whilst developing the skills and experience to become a competent and qualified Environmental Scientist specialising in Water and Sewer whilst completing university studies part time. Students with at least 12 months of university experience are well suited to this opportunity; however, motivated first‑years are also encouraged to apply.

In this six-year part time cadetship you will:

• Meet the admission requirements and study a Bachelor of Environmental Science (or similar) with a focus on Water Management (by distance part-time)
• Have paid study leave
• Have university fees paid for all subjects you pass
• Have structured on-the-job training and mentoring
• Be committed to completing your degree part-time while working full-time
• Be enthusiastic and able to take direction

View the full Position Description HERE

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

What’s on Offer 

• Culture – Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, generous leave provisions and paid study leave

If you would like to learn more about this position please contact Water Catchment Coordinator, John Ford, on 02 6393 8061.

Ready to Apply?

Apply by submitting your resume and providing a response as to why you are a great fit for this cadetship! Applications close Monday 27 April 2026.

*Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary role that may become vacant over the next twelve months